Job Description

You are sincere in your passion to assist in the development of a skilled Indigenous workforce, through the provision of individual and community-based employment and training initiatives. You have demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service skills and excel at embracing diversity while establishing rapport with clients. Your preferred post-secondary education in Business - Finance or Accounting or Social Sciences is complemented with related experience. Ideally, you have previous experience in the delivery of Labour Market programs and services as well as being proficient in using Microsoft Office Products.

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services provides education, training to employment programs and services to the on- and off-reserve members of nice participating First Nations. AETS operates in conjunction with the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Agreement to support the Indigenous Skills and Employment Strategy between Service Canada and the Anishinabek.

Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization's financial accountability requirements including the following duties:

Maintain financial books and records for AETS including payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable

Ensure data integrity and confidentiality with compliance to AETS Policies and Procedures

Input of accounting data in the Accounting system in a timely, efficient and accurate manner

Maintain up to date, organized and complete filing system

Process payroll ensuring collection of all approved payroll documentation, payroll related calculations and verification as required, compliance of payroll laws and regulations, distribution of paystubs, ROEs, T4's to employees, WSIB and other reporting

Maintain accurate and up to date payroll records

Verify and process of all invoices and payments for suppliers, service providers, projects and client payments

Maintain purchase order system ensuring proper authorization for all expenditures and the timely receipt of invoices matched to purchase orders

Process travel claims for Board and staff

Maintain petty cash system

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and other general ledger reconciliations related to payroll, receivables and payables

Plan, organize and schedule workload to ensure timely and accurate processing required to meet monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements

Provide expenditure reports to programs and management as required

Perform other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications:

Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business - Finance or Accounting, or a Social Science related discipline. A good solid understanding and experience in accounting and payroll. Excellent interpersonal skills; and a strong working knowledge of Accounting Systems & Microsoft Office; previous experience in working with First Nation clients; Must have a valid Class G Driver's Licence and willingness to travel. A criminal record check is mandatory upon hire.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter including a salary range, resume and the names of three references by Friday, October 10, 2025 at noon (12:00pm) via aets@aets.org to:

Recruitment Committee
c/o Anishinabek Employment and Training Services
523 Algoma Street North, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 5C2

First Nation Citizens of the AETS nine member participating communities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are asked to identify the First Nation Community in the requested cover letter.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those interviewed will be notified.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: $50,422.00-$55,146.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program On-site parking
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:

Financial services: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Location:

Thunder Bay, ON P7A 5C2 (required)
Work Location: In person